Super Eagles players come together in a huddle before their AFCON 2025 match against Tanzania. Super Eagles players come together in a huddle before their AFCON 2025 match against Tanzania. Earlier on Saturday, Egypt also defeated West African opposition, edging defending champions Côte d’Ivoire 3-2 in Agadir to reach the semi-finals. The result set up a semi-final clash with hosts Morocco and marked Nigeria’s 16th appearance in the AFCON semi-finals. The semi-final fixtures will be played on Wednesday, with Morocco facing Nigeria in Rabat and Egypt taking on Senegal in Tangier.

Source: The Guardian January 11, 2026 11:17 UTC